Personal legal insights

Divorce Lawyers

Myths and Misconceptions

If you have separated from your partner, you may be tempted to try to resolve the financial issues arising out of the separation without involving lawyers. There is a misconception that by appointing a lawyer, he/she will “add fuel to the fire” or create further animosity and charge an absolute fortune.

Deal or No Deal?

Cross jurisdictional divorce after Brexit

It will not come as a surprise to most but, at the moment, we have a clear tie with our legal profession in the EU. If there is a ‘deal’ then the current arrangements are expected to continue for the transition period but what happens if there is ‘no deal’ and the EU do not consent to an extension of time?

Government ‘remains committed’ to Help to Buy

No early end for 5% deposit scheme

The government has said it will remain committed to the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme until 2021, despite reports that it could be scrapped ahead of schedule.

New home registration figures

A stable second quarter

New statistics have indicated that 40,000 new homes were registered to be built in the UK during the second quarter of 2017, indicating a more or less level and stable new build market so far this year.